Friday, December 20, 2019

Flickr update and some notes

Flickr has been updated with various photos, including some from the Pittsburgh and Michigan trips.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gnudarwin

Current prognostications are giving the Republicans big victories in 2020. May I suggest that they make it a priority to take care of unfinished business, platform items, etc. I'll give them top points, if they do that. Be earnest. Finish what you started, the implied result.

Following on the impeachment, they have all the cards. Trump has all the cards. Again we see that his long game is superb. Read the Constituion. It is easy to skim for impeachment related items, and you will see that the media and liberal talking heads continue with their lies. There are no constraints on impeached presidents. The Senate has no obligation at all.

Being impeached by gun-grabbing baby killers is a terrific honor. Hats off to Trump!  I like what Trump did. We need more of that. I'd be delighted to pin a medal on his chest.

Now, on cold adaptation, I'm fit to be tied! Get me to the open water swimming hole! If you have been followiing the cold adapation notes, this could really be the next step. If we can get enough cold adapters in the water, maybe we can revise the recommendations and raise a cloud of steam.

Keep up the bicycling. Maintain cold adpatation training. I've been a bicycle commuter for nearly 40 years. Winter provides no discouragement, and it is safe to say that you will see me on the road tomorrow. Keep'em spinning!

I'll expresss my support for the Virginia and Illinois 2a sanctuaries. To the gun grabbing tyrants, Kiss OFF! We will not comply! Pry it from my cold dead fingers, if you think you can. I doubt.    

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Hiking boots for winter bicycling

Lately, I've been trying out some different brands of hiking boots...
The shoreline rocks of Upper Michigan gave me additional incentive to get real boots.
My old favorites are the Vasque boots for snow. These are so warm and comfortable.
I love my Vasque boots, my old favorites, but the new ones have recommendations.
I got some Merrell vent boots, tho less comfortable, the jumping utility is obvious.
The Merrell vent boots may be a little cooler, but when I had them on for while...
Feet warmed up very nicely. Not expressly for snow,I'll be wearing Merrells sometimes
I also tried some Salomon waterproof winter hiking boots. Salomon a top brand...
IMHO, the Vasque boots edged out the Salomon for comfort, but...
If I'm going out for serious in deeper snow, I'll probably go with the Salomons.
As a reminder, I recommend winter hiking boots for biking in deep cold conditions.
You might want to try these boots for biking in snow and sub-freezing temperatures.


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More Baltimore biking suggestions.

Baltimore bicycle riders should have a look at the Halethorpe Marc stop...
There is easy access to the beautiful Patapsco State Park & their challenging trails.
The stop is served by both Camden and Penn lines, which doubles your chances...
The fare is reasonable. You can be back in Baltimore for 5 bucks. #biking #baltimore
You can use these trains to bypass some of the troubled neighborhoods in Baltimore.
I'd suggest riding from Halethorpe MD to Reston VA. Catch the Metro there. #biking
I'd suggest Frederick route. I'm looking forward to trying this in the future #biking


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